Plant Nutrition
Manganese Nutrient Info
Manganese - Quick Facts
- Manganese plays a vital role in photosynthesis by aiding in chlorophyll synthesis
- Manganese plays an essential role in enzyme maintenance
- Manganese influences the uptake and assimilation of other nutrients in the plant
- Manganese affects energy budget by regulating carbohydrate metabolism.
- Reduction of nitrates in plants is only possible if sufficient manganese is present
- Similar to copper, manganese is important for immobilization of free oxygen radicals.
- Manganese is very immobile in plants, with deficiency symptoms appearing first on younger leaves.
- Form used by plants: Mn+2
Manganese - Role of Nutrient
- Regulates the splitting of the water molecules during photosynthesis
- Accelerates germination and early season seed development
- Activates several enzymes
- Increases the availability of P and Ca
- Aids in chlorophyll synthesis
- Heightens the concentration of valuable ingredients such as citric acid and vitamin C
Manganese - Nutrient in Soil
- In acid soils, toxicity may occur. Signs may include chlorosis, early leaf abscission, reduced flower bud development, and internal bark necrosis.
- Availability of Mn decreases as pH increases (at soil pH 6.3, Mn becomes insoluble).
Manganese - Deficiency Symptons
- Chlorosis on mature foliage followed by chlorosis on young foliage
- Crops become yellowish to olive green, and foliage appears wilted
- Interveinal chlorosis developing in leaves
- Gramineae show chlorotic and necrotic strips
- Acidification of soils with sulfur can correct manganese deficiency
- Limited mobility of Mn in the plant
- The deficiency symptoms are especially characteristic in oats which are called: grey speck or early blight; here the plant exhibits dirty grey strips or spots on the base of the leaves
- The entire water balance is affected
Manganese - Factors Affecting Deficiency
- High soil pH (7.0 or above)
- Soils that are high organic matter, cold wet soils, poorly drained soils, light sandy soils
- Low levels of K can also interfere with effective uptake of Mn.
- High soil levels of available copper (Cu), iron (Fe), or zinc (Zn) will reduce Mn uptake by plants.
Manganese - Deficiency Photos
Manganese deficiency in Canola | Manganese Deficiency in Canola
Manganese deficiency in Soybeans | Manganese Deficiency in Soybeans
Manganese deficiency in Soybeans | Manganese Deficiency in Soybeans
Manganese deficiency in Soybeans | Manganese Deficiency in Soybeans
Manganese deficiency in Soybeans | Manganese Deficiency in Soybeans
Manganese deficiency in Wheat | Manganese Deficiency in Soybeans
R3 Agronomic Platform
Roots – The vegetative stage looks to develop vigorous, healthy roots to maximize nutrient acquisition from the soil. The end result is a healthy root rhizosphere.
Reproduce – Supply the essential nutrients at reproduction to help the plant maximize pollen viability, flowering, pollination, seed set and fruit development.
Ripen – Late season nutrition is vital to optimize the nutrient density and quality of the crop.